Kathy Coffey

Prior to being elected to the Yakima City Council, Kathy Coffey served in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Before returning to her hometown of Yakima, Coffey was in California where she worked for the Red Lion/Thunderbird Inns as Regional Director of Sales overseeing sales activity for their hotels in five western states. Most recently, she retired from her 19 year position as President and CEO of the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau and General Manager of the Yakima Convention Center. During her time at the Convention Bureau/Center, she was responsible for implementing legislation for the Public Facilities District, leading the Convention Center through two expansions, creating the new Visitor Information Center, and forming a Sports Commission. Coffey also served as the Governor appointee to the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism Committee, was President of the Washington Association of Convention and Visitor Bureau’s, Co-Chair of the Washington State Tourism Coalition, more recently was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the nine person Board of Directors of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, and served on several other boards and commissions.

City Council Meeting Schedule

In addition to Council Business Meetings, the Council conducts Study Sessions, Special Meetings, Retreats, and other meetings. While Council Business Meetings generally take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m., meetings are occasionally scheduled at other times and locations.

Council Sessions are televised on Y-PAC (Cable channel 194) and replayed during the following two weeks. Other special sessions held will be available on the Council Calendar.